common cuckoo

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What does common cuckoo mean?

A species of migratory cuckoo, Cuculus canorus, inhabiting Eurasia and Africa, the male of which gives the vocalisation on which the word cuckoo is based.

How to pronounce common cuckoo

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “common cuckoo”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “common cuckoo” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.